Supporting Government Initiative:
“Plantation of 25 Crore Trees in 5 Years”
Submitted To:
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Submitted By (Consortium):
CHRSD – Centre for Humanitarian Research & Social Development Foundation (Lead Organization)
Nevronus Systems – Technology Partner
1. Executive Summary
The CHRSD–Nevronus Systems consortium presents this comprehensive, technology-driven proposal in response to the Government of Bangladesh’s landmark initiative to plant 25 crore trees within five years. Recognising the urgent need to reverse deforestation, strengthen ecological resilience, and advance national climate commitments, the consortium offers an integrated solution combining large-scale plantation execution with state-of-the-art digital monitoring infrastructure.
The proposed National Smart Afforestation & Digital Monitoring Program (NSADMP) is built on four strategic pillars: scientifically managed plantation campaigns, GIS-based geospatial monitoring, satellite-enabled remote sensing, and mobile-based field verification. Together, these pillars ensure an 85–90% tree survival rate, real-time transparency for government stakeholders, and a robust foundation for data-driven adaptive management throughout the programme lifecycle.
With a total Phase-1 budget of BDT 200 Crore covering 2 crore trees, the consortium is uniquely positioned to deliver measurable, verifiable, and lasting environmental impact aligned with both national development priorities and global climate frameworks.
2. Organisational Profile
2.1 CHRSD – Lead Organisation
The Centre for Humanitarian Research & Social Development Foundation (CHRSD) is a forward-looking institution dedicated to the intersection of environmental sustainability, evidence-based policy research, and community-centred development. CHRSD brings extensive field-level expertise in managing large-scale environmental and social programmes across diverse geographic and socioeconomic contexts in Bangladesh. The organisation has established strong coordination networks with government bodies, local administrations, and civil society actors, making it uniquely suited to lead the field execution and stakeholder engagement dimensions of this programme.
2.2 Nevronus Systems – Technology Partner
Nevronus Systems is a specialised information technology solutions provider with demonstrated expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), mobile application development, cloud-based data infrastructure, and advanced analytics platforms. The company has a proven track record of designing and deploying scalable digital solutions for development-sector clients, with a particular focus on real-time monitoring, data integrity, and user-friendly reporting interfaces. Nevronus Systems will serve as the dedicated technology backbone for all digital components of the NSADMP.
3. Consortium & Partnership Structure
The NSADMP is structured as a formal consortium bringing together complementary institutional strengths. CHRSD contributes field presence, community networks, environmental planning capacity, and government liaison experience. Nevronus Systems contributes advanced technology design, systems integration, and long-term technical maintenance capability. This division of responsibility ensures that both the ground-level and digital dimensions of the programme are managed by specialists, reducing operational risk and enhancing overall programme efficiency.
| Function | CHRSD (Lead) | Nevronus Systems (Technology) |
| Plantation Planning & Execution | Primary responsibility | – |
| Government Liaison & Reporting | Primary responsibility | – |
| Field Workforce Management | Primary responsibility | Advisory support |
| Community Engagement | Primary responsibility | – |
| GIS Dashboard Development | Advisory support | Primary responsibility |
| Remote Sensing Integration | – | Primary responsibility |
| Mobile Application Development | Advisory support | Primary responsibility |
| Data Management & Analytics | Data provision | Primary responsibility |
| Technical Maintenance | – | Primary responsibility |
4. Project Understanding
Bangladesh faces an escalating convergence of environmental challenges including accelerating deforestation, land degradation, rising temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and chronic urban air pollution. As a low-lying, densely populated nation with one of the highest climate-vulnerability indices in the world, Bangladesh cannot afford the continued loss of its natural tree cover. The Government’s initiative to plant 25 crore trees over five years represents a decisive and forward-thinking national response to these compounding threats.
The NSADMP is designed to operationalise this vision through a programme architecture that goes beyond simple plantation drives. The consortium recognises that without systematic monitoring, community ownership, and adaptive management, large-scale afforestation efforts often fall short of their targets. Accordingly, this proposal prioritises not only planting trees but ensuring their long-term survival, growth, and ecological contribution through continuous digital oversight and community stewardship.
5. Objectives
The NSADMP is guided by the following core objectives:
- Achieve and document nationwide plantation targets in alignment with the Government’s 25-crore-tree initiative across urban, peri-urban, and rural landscapes.
- Attain an 85–90% tree survival rate through species-appropriate planting, professional maintenance protocols, and community stewardship mechanisms.
- Enable real-time monitoring of plantation activities via integrated GIS dashboards, satellite remote sensing, and geo-tagged mobile reporting.
- Enhance transparency and accountability through automated data pipelines, independent verification protocols, and public-facing government reporting portals.
- Build local institutional capacity by engaging communities, training field officers, and embedding digital literacy into programme implementation at the grassroots level.
6. Scope of Work
6.1 Plantation Execution
The plantation execution component encompasses the full lifecycle of tree establishment, from scientific site selection and sapling procurement through to multi-year maintenance and protection. Site selection will be conducted using a combination of GIS-based land-use analysis, soil assessments, and ecological suitability mapping to ensure optimal placement of trees across target districts. Saplings will be procured from certified nurseries, prioritising native and climate-resilient species suited to local conditions.
Plantation campaigns will be conducted in coordination with district-level administrations, local government bodies, schools, and community groups to maximise coverage and foster a culture of environmental ownership. Post-planting maintenance protocols—including watering schedules, pest management, and protective fencing—will be enforced through a dedicated field workforce and monitored digitally.
6.2 Smart Monitoring System
6.2.1 GIS Dashboard
An interactive, web-based GIS dashboard will serve as the central nerve centre of the NSADMP monitoring framework. The dashboard will display a live national map of plantation activities, enable district- and upazila-level performance tracking, and provide real-time data updates as field officers submit reports via the mobile application. Government administrators will be granted tiered access to review progress, generate reports, and identify underperforming zones requiring intervention.
6.2.2 Remote Sensing & Satellite Monitoring
High-resolution satellite imagery will be integrated into the monitoring system to enable periodic, independent verification of tree cover change across all programme areas. Automated vegetation index analysis (NDVI) will facilitate early detection of tree health deterioration, stress events, and mortality clusters. The system will generate risk alerts to field supervisors when anomalies are detected, enabling timely corrective action.
6.2.3 Mobile Field Reporting Application
A dedicated Android and iOS mobile application will be deployed to all field officers, enabling real-time data entry, geo-tagged photographic evidence submission, and daily activity reporting directly from plantation sites. The application will function in low-connectivity environments through offline synchronisation, ensuring continuity of data collection in remote areas. Each submission will be timestamped, geo-located, and cryptographically verified to prevent data manipulation.
6.3 Reporting & Transparency
The programme will maintain a structured reporting cycle comprising monthly analytical reports, quarterly performance reviews, and annual programme assessments. All reports will be generated directly from the data management system, minimising manual data-entry errors and ensuring consistency. A dedicated government-facing dashboard will provide MoEFCC officials with on-demand access to programme metrics, financial utilisation summaries, and geospatial progress visualisations.
7. Technology Architecture
The NSADMP technology stack is designed for scalability, security, and interoperability with existing government digital infrastructure. The following core platforms and technologies will underpin the programme:
| Component | Technology / Platform |
| GIS Platform | ArcGIS Enterprise / QGIS (open-source fallback) |
| Cloud Infrastructure | AWS / Microsoft Azure (primary); local disaster-recovery backup |
| Mobile Application | Cross-platform Android & iOS (React Native) |
| Web Dashboard | Web-based analytics portal with role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Remote Sensing | Sentinel-2, Landsat 8/9 satellite imagery; NDVI vegetation analysis |
| Database | PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension for spatial data management |
| Data Security | AES-256 encryption at rest; TLS 1.3 in transit; ISO 27001-aligned protocols |
8. Implementation Strategy
The consortium will adopt a phased, pilot-first implementation approach designed to validate operational assumptions, refine technological tools, and build institutional capacity before scaling nationally. This strategy minimises financial risk, enables iterative improvement, and ensures that the programme framework is robustly tested under real-world conditions prior to full deployment.
During the pilot phase, the consortium will select two to three geographically and ecologically representative districts, deploy the full monitoring stack, conduct intensive field campaigns, and extract learnings to inform national rollout protocols. Community engagement will be embedded from the outset, with local ownership models established before the plantation cycle begins. Continuous monitoring and feedback loops will drive adaptive management throughout all phases.
9. Work Plan & Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Key Activities |
| Phase 1: Planning & Design | 2 Months | Site assessment, species selection, technology architecture finalisation, government approvals, procurement planning |
| Phase 2: System Development | 3 Months | GIS dashboard build, mobile application development, data management infrastructure deployment, staff recruitment and training |
| Phase 3: Pilot Deployment | 2 Months | Pilot plantation in 2–3 districts, mobile app field testing, monitoring system validation, community engagement launch |
| Phase 4: National Rollout | 9–24 Months | Phased expansion across all target districts, continuous monitoring, monthly reporting cycles, adaptive management and course correction |
10. Team Structure
The programme will be governed and managed by a multi-disciplinary team combining environmental science expertise, information technology capability, field operations experience, and public administration coordination. The organisational structure is designed to ensure clear lines of accountability, efficient decision-making, and seamless communication between the consortium’s field and technology operations.
| Position | Consortium Partner | Responsibilities |
| Project Director | CHRSD | Overall programme leadership, government liaison, strategic oversight |
| Senior Environmental Experts (2) | CHRSD | Species selection, ecological planning, survival rate optimisation |
| GIS Specialists (2) | Nevronus Systems | Dashboard development, spatial analysis, remote sensing integration |
| Software Engineers (3) | Nevronus Systems | Mobile application development, backend systems, API integrations |
| Field Officers (District-Level) | CHRSD | On-ground plantation supervision, mobile reporting, community engagement |
| Data Analysts (2) | Nevronus Systems | Data quality assurance, performance analytics, report generation |
| Finance & Compliance Officer | CHRSD | Budget management, procurement oversight, audit liaison |
11. Budget & Financial Plan
Phase 1 Implementation: 2 Crore Trees (BDT 200 Crore)
The following budget allocation reflects the consortium’s Phase 1 financial plan, covering the plantation of 2 crore trees together with the full deployment of the digital monitoring infrastructure. Budget responsibilities are allocated between consortium partners in accordance with their respective scopes of work.
| Budget Category | CHRSD (BDT Cr.) | Nevronus (BDT Cr.) | Total (BDT Cr.) |
| Plantation Execution (2 Crore Trees) | 100.00 | – | 100.00 |
| Technology Platform (GIS, App, Dashboard) | – | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Field Operations & Programme Management | 25.00 | 5.00 | 30.00 |
| Tree Maintenance & Protection (3–5 Years) | 20.00 | 10.00 | 30.00 |
| Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting | 6.00 | 4.00 | 10.00 |
| Contingency Reserve (5%) | 10.00 | – | 10.00 |
| TOTAL | 161.00 | 39.00 | 200.00 |
Note: All figures are in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Crore. Budget is indicative and subject to finalisation following detailed planning and government review.
12. Risk Management
The consortium has conducted a systematic risk assessment across operational, environmental, and technical dimensions. The following table presents identified risks, their probability and impact ratings, and the corresponding mitigation strategies:
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
| Low tree survival rate | Medium | High | Species-specific planting protocols, regular watering schedules, field officer accountability, and monthly survival-rate audits. |
| Data inconsistency or manipulation | Low | High | Automated validation rules, geo-locked mobile submissions, cryptographic verification, and independent field audits. |
| Adverse climate events (drought, flood) | Medium | High | Climate-resilient and native species selection; contingency replanting budgets; early-warning integration via satellite alerts. |
| Operational delays in rollout | Medium | Medium | Phased implementation design; pre-positioned procurement; clear milestones with escalation protocols. |
| Community disengagement | Low | Medium | Community ownership models from programme inception; local incentive structures; regular beneficiary consultations. |
| Technology system downtime | Low | High | Redundant cloud architecture; offline mobile app functionality; 24/7 technical support SLA with Nevronus Systems. |
13. Monitoring & Evaluation
A rigorous Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework will be embedded throughout the NSADMP to ensure programme accountability, performance optimisation, and transparent reporting to MoEFCC. The framework will operate at three levels: real-time digital monitoring, periodic field verification, and independent programme audits.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will include: number of trees planted against targets (district-wise), tree survival rate at 6, 12, and 24 months post-planting, percentage of plantation sites geo-tagged and photographically verified, dashboard uptime and data submission compliance rates, and community participation metrics. Monthly performance reports will be submitted to MoEFCC, with quarterly review meetings to discuss findings and agree on adaptive management actions. An annual external evaluation will assess programme impact against baseline environmental indicators.
14. Sustainability Strategy
The long-term sustainability of the NSADMP is anchored in three mutually reinforcing pillars: community ownership, institutional integration, and financial continuity. From the outset, local communities will be engaged as stewards of planted trees, supported by community-level environmental education programmes and local governance mechanisms that vest responsibility for tree protection in the communities themselves.
The digital monitoring infrastructure will be designed and documented for full handover to government ownership upon programme completion, ensuring that MoEFCC and district administrations can operate and expand the system independently. Maintenance plans covering a 3–5 year post-planting period are included in the programme budget. Pathways to continued financing through carbon credits, climate adaptation funds, and government budget integration will be explored during programme implementation to ensure beyond-project continuity.
15. Conclusion
The CHRSD–Nevronus Systems consortium presents this proposal with full confidence in its capacity to deliver a scalable, transparent, and high-impact national afforestation programme. By combining CHRSD’s deep-rooted field expertise and community mobilisation capability with Nevronus Systems’ advanced digital monitoring technology, the consortium offers the Government of Bangladesh a genuinely integrated solution—one that plants trees at scale, tracks their survival with precision, and builds the institutional foundations for sustained environmental stewardship.
We are committed to supporting the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in realising its vision of a greener, more climate-resilient nation, and we stand ready to mobilise resources immediately upon programme approval.
On behalf of the CHRSD–Nevronus Systems Consortium
M. A. RAMIM
Executive Director
Centre for Humanitarian Research and Social Development Foundation (CHRSD)
Email: ed@chrsd.com
Phone: +880-1602-778984
Address: 29 Toyenbee Circular Road (5th Floor), Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.